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Printed circuits market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese printed circuits market opened the period at 10.5 million units in 2018, supported by ongoing technological development and the presence of established local manufacturers investing in continuous training and advanced automation. By 2020, market volume dipped to 10.3 million units, primarily due to supply chain and logistics disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market size jumping to 13.1 million units. This growth was driven by increased demand for electronics in healthcare and automation sectors, coupled with reinforced quality measures and continued innovation investments by producers adapting to post-pandemic conditions.

In subsequent years, while full market volume data is unavailable, import levels remained elevated, indicating sustained demand. Portuguese manufacturers focused on adapting to evolving regulatory and packaging requirements, and enhanced collaboration to boost technological competitiveness.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production printed circuits in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's output of printed circuits was valued at 41 160 K $ US, marking a steep 48.8% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 48%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	48.8%	14.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Portugal produced 9 739 K units of printed circuits, representing a significant 25.7% improvement compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 36%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	25.7%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports printed circuits from Portugal

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of printed circuits from Portugal showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2020, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, export volumes reached 109 K units, down 68.0% from 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 340 K units, with the largest increase of 108.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.7%	108.4%	(68.0%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the primary buyers of printed circuits from Portugal in terms of volume were Saudi Arabia (43.7% of exports), Germany (15.7%), and Hungary (12.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 71.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values for printed circuits from Portugal exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The trough was in 2018, and the peak in 2020, with an 11.5-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 12.0 M $ US, down 57.8% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 28.4 M $ US, with the largest increase of 606.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.9%	606.3%	(57.8%)	69.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the main buyers of printed circuits from Portugal in value terms were Saudi Arabia (51.4% of exports), Hungary (24.4%), and Germany (6.8%). Collectively, these three markets formed 82.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports printed circuits to Portugal

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year contraction, Portugal's imports of printed circuits in volume terms increased in 2021. Imports reached 3 438 K units, up 20.1% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 862 K units, with the largest decline of 8.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(8.6%)	20.1%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's imports of printed circuits in volume terms were heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 71.3% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Portugal's imports of printed circuits in value terms increased in 2021. Imports totaled 228.3 M $ US, showing a strong gain of 24.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 11.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 183.9 M $ US, with the largest decline of 5.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	(5.4%)	24.2%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—China, Germany, and Asia, not elsewhere specified—together accounted for 81.2% of the total value of printed circuits imported into Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io